Established in 2023, Controlled Combat's focus is an enjoyable, professional sports experience for competitors and spectators.
Controlled Combat is not only about the competitors, but the spectators and fans of Jiu Jitsu.
The vision of Controlled Combat is to bring the Jiu Jitsu community together, focus on the talents of competitors, and create an environment of learning.
Mike Deyo
Owner
I started my martial arts journey at a very young age in Judo where I competed in tournaments around the United States. This led to an interest in all disciplines. These include Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu, Karate, Wrestling, and eventually Mixed Martial Arts.
I managed professional kickboxing athletes and mixed martial artists throughout the Nation. I realized I had a passion for assisting athletes’ growth personally and professionally.
My son began training Jiu Jitsu in January 2022 at the age of four. His competitiveness, eagerness, and love of the sport allowed me to assist as a coach in the gym which led to a competition team in September 2022. In 2023, I decided to plan my first Controlled Combat Jiu Jitsu event with many more to come in the various disciplines of combat sports.
NEWS!
08/2024
Controlled Combat will be hosting our first event in PA on November 23, 2024! Thank you Zero Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for hosting us and our partnership. Register on SmoothComp @ https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/19026 and visit the Controlled Combat Events Page for current and future events.
We have completed our 5th event! This was the best turnout yet. 100 competitors and closed in on 300 total people at the venue. There was a delicious, puerto rican food truck outside while competitors worked hard and attendees cheered (almost as hard). There is some big news coming so stay tuned!!!! The rest of 2024 and 2025 is going to be huge.
07/2024
Controlled Combat is excited to announce our newest sponsor, Highfill Custom Woodworks! Go check out their portfolio and the amazing products they supply. Welcome to the CC team!
Rules Change: In the White/Blue Blue belt divisions, and equivalent belt ranking experience in no gi, twisting leg locks and neck cranks will no longer be legal. Controlled Combat cares first and foremost about safety. We also care about feedback from you as a competitor and this was important to the majority. If you have any other ideas, critiques, positives, please email us!
06/2024
Controlled Combat 4 was completed on Saturday June 1. Thank you to the CC team, The Hot Box Boxing and Sports Performance, CC Sponsors, and all competitors/attendees for the continued support and believing in Controlled Combat!
Check out Upcoming Events! Our next event will be Saturday, August 17. We plan to hold an additional two to three tournaments in 2024.
Why compete at Controlled Combat?
"This was the best grappling event we have been apart of because of the amount of mat time and feedback after matches our son got. The staff was also very accommodating by providing someone to coach him." - Hilarion M.
"Whether you are a beginner or advanced, everyone wants a well run meet. One that is organized, on time, and professionally run. But especially for the beginners, those meets that are chaos can discourage young people form ever going back. This was an excellent experience where our son could actually hear his coaching and as a result felt he got the most out of his rolls. Ecen the matches he lost, he felt good about the experience and made a new friend. This has recommitted him to the sport. We look forward to the next meet!" - Teddi B.
"It was a great experience. I appreciated how not only did you put safety first with the kids, but your team educated the parents ahead of time when there would be stoppage so it would stay safe. Elijah had a great time and can't wait to do it again." - Mara C